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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India continues to maintain Active Cases below 7 lakh for the Second Day
Total Recoveries cross 70 lakh
61% of the Total Recovered cases are from 6 States/UT
India continues to report a trend of steadily declining active cases. The active cases are less than 7 lakh for the second consecutive day and stand at 6,80,680.
The active cases now comprise only 8.71% of the total positive cases of the country.
The active cases are on a continuous decline on a daily basis. This is a result of the successful TEST, TREAT, and TRACK strategy of the Union Government implemented by the States/UTs.
The change in the active cases across the States and UTs has been varied, indicating different stages in their fight against the global pandemic.
There has been a progressive dip in the day-on-day active cases during the past few weeks.
The declining trend of the active cases is complemented by the unbroken rising number of recovered cases. The total recovered cases have crossed the 70 lakh mark and stand at 70,16,046. The national Recovery Rate has further improved to 89.78%.
61% of the Total Recovered Cases are from 6 States/UT viz. Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.
New recoveries have exceeded new cases in the recent days. 67,549 COVID patients have recovered and discharged in the last 24 hours whereas the new confirmed cases stand at 53,370.
77% of the new recovered cases are observed to be concentrated in 10 States/UTs.
Maharashtra has contributed the maximum with more than 13,000 single day recovery.
53,370 new confirmed cases were recorded in the last 24 hours. 80% of the new cases are from 10 States and UTs.
Kerala is reporting the maximum addition with more than 8,000 cases followed by Maharashtra with more than 7,000 cases.
650 case fatalities have been reported in the past 24 hours.
Of these, ten States/UTs account for nearly 80%. Maharashtra has reported maximum with 184 deaths.
Ministry of Culture
In a Remarkable Achievement, India gets its 38th WORLD UNESCO World HERITAGE SITE as Pink City Jaipur
Culture Minister Shri Prahlad Singh Pate thanked to global community for recognizing the historic and cultural importance of Jaipur.
In yet another landmark achievement, India’s nomination of the Jaipur City, Rajasthan got inscribed today on the World Heritage List of UNESCO during the 43rd Session of the World Heritage Committee held at Baku, Azerbaijan. The nomination of Jaipur City has successfully been done by complying with the various UNESCO guidelines of 2017. With Successful inscription of Jaipur City, India has 38 world heritage sites , that include 30 Cultural properties, 7 Natural properties and 1 mixed site.
India's nomination was initially recommended by the ICOMOS  Centre for cultural sites) as Deferral, but the 21 nation World Heritage Committee debated it and after discussion decided to inscribe it on the World Heritage list.
Union Minister for Culture  Shri Prahlad Singh Patel expressed his happiness for inclusion of Pink City Jaipur in world heritage list and congratulated people of Jaipur for this prestigious tag. The Minister thanked to global community for recognizing the historic and cultural importance of Jaipur.
The excerpts of proposed statement of the Outstanding Universal Value  before the World Heritage Committee was presented by India as follows:
The City of Jaipur is an exceptional urban example in indigenous city planning and construction in South Asia. Unlike other medieval cities of the region, Jaipur was deliberately planned as a new city on the plains open for trade as opposed to hilly terrain and military cities of past, though its planning still ensured a response to the surrounding hill tops in all directions. The site selected within the valley that lay to the south of Amber hills was comparatively flat and unmarred by any previous construction. Besides an exemplary planning, its iconic monuments such as the Govind Dev temple, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal excel in artistic and architectural craftsmanship of the period. Jaipur is an expression of the astronomical skills, living traditions, unique urban form and exemplary foresighted city planning of an 18th century city from India. Jaipur is an exemplary development in town planning and architecture that demonstrates amalgamation and important interchange of several ideas over the late medieval period.
The countries that supported India's nomination are as follows:
Brazil, Bahrain, Cuba, Indonesia, Azerbaijan, Kuwait, Kyrghystan, Zimbabwe, China, Guatemala, Uganda, Tunisia, Burkina Faso, Bosnia and Hezegovina, Angola, St. Kitts and Nevis. Australia and Norway initially proposed referral but after the debate they agreed for Inscription of Jaipur city.
With this, India now has 38 World Heritage Sites , that include 30 Cultural properties, 7 Natural properties and 1 mixed site.
Some photographs of Pink City Jaipur
Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Tourism is promoting the rich heritage and culture of the country under Dekho Apna Desh initiative
The Ministry of Tourism has launched the Dekho Apna Desh  initiative in January 2020 with the objective of creating awareness among the citizens about the rich heritage and culture of the country, encouraging citizens to travel widely within the country and enhancing tourist footfalls leading to development of local economy and creation of jobs at the local level. This initiative is in line with the 15th August, 2019 address of the Honourable Prime Minister asking every citizen to visit at least 15 destinations by the year 2022 to promote domestic tourism.
Under this initiative Ministry is organizing a series of webinars under the overall theme of DAD, showcasing the diverse culture, heritage, destinations and tourism products of the country. As on date 52 webinars covering different States/Union Territories have been organized as part of the initiative.
To create mass awareness, the Ministry has also launched an online DAD pledge and Quiz on the MyGov.in platform. The online pledge and Quiz are open to all for participation.
DAD initiative is being promoted extensively on social media accounts and website of the Ministry and by Domestic India Tourism offices.
This information was given by the Minister of State  of Culture and Tourism, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
President's Secretariat
President of India Addresses The Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Akhil Bhartiya Koli Samaj Through a Pre-Recorded Video Message
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind addressed the golden jubilee celebrations of Akhil Bhartiya Koli Samaj today  through a pre-recorded video message.
In his address, the President said that he would be happier if he could address the gathering in person. But due to obligations of his constitutional position, he had to go for a state visit of Jamaica and Saint Vincent and Grenadines to further strengthen India's mutual relations with these countries.
Recalling his association with Akhil Bhartiya Koli Samaj since its inception, the President said that the golden jubilee celebration of this society is personally very satisfying and pleasant achievement for him. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to build and grow any organization. Therefore, it is a matter of pride for all of us that by moving forward together today we are all celebrating the golden jubilee of Akhil Bhartiya Koli Samaj. More satisfaction is that the members of this society have made their valuable contribution in the progress of the society and nation.
The President said that visionary people of our previous generations took small steps to give direction to the society. Subsequent generations went further. He expressed confidence that younger generations would take the identity and dignity of Koli Samaj to even higher level and members of the society would continue to present examples of modernity, sensitivity, service to humanity and patriotism. He urged every member of the Koli Samaj to take a pledge that they would not only increase the prestige of our society but also continue to contribute in the nation-building.
Click here to see the President's Speech
Ministry of Finance
NABARD extended financial support to various projects in West Bengal
Kolkata, 6th May, 2021
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development  extended financial support of Rs. 9162 crores to the State of West Bengal during the year 2020-21 for the development of agriculture and allied sectors despite challenges due to Covid-19 pandemic. This includes Rs. 1269.27 crore loan to the State Govt. for various rural infrastructure development, Rs. 3842.32 crore long-term refinance assistance to Rural Financial Institutions  for financing investment activities in agriculture & allied sectors and MSME sector and Rs. 3757.50 crore short-term refinance to RFIs for supporting production and marketing activities of farmers and rural artisans. For the year 2021-22, NABARD has estimated a credit potential of Rs. 2.21 lakh crores for West Bengal to be disbursed by various banks for the priority sector activities.
Under the Long-term refinance facility, NABARD extended concessional refinance support of Rs. 2403.33 crore to Commercial Banks followed by Rs.701.0 crore to the Cooperative Banks, Rs. 157 crore to Regional Rural Banks and Rs. 581 crore to NBFC/NBFC-MFIs in the State. Similarly, under Short-term facility, NABARD disbursed a refinance of Rs. 3757.50 crore to Rural Cooperative Banks and RRBs for lending towards crop production and other seasonal agriculture operations. Under the NABARD Infrastructure Development Assistance  Fund, a loan of Rs.208.91 crore was provided to WBSETCL for the construction of sub-stations to facilitate availability of reliable and quality power supply in Nadia, Hooghly, South 24-Parganas and Purulia districts of West Bengal.
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Ministry of Power
Making India Energy Powerhouse
Government has transformed India from power deficit in 2013 to power surplus. The installed generation capacity is around 379 Giga Watt which is more than adequate to serve the electricity peak demand of 190 GW. The Government has also made plans to have sufficient generation capacity to meet future demand of electricity.
The all India power generation installed capacity by the end of 2026-27 is estimated to be 6,19,066 MW which includes 2,38,150 MW Coal, 25,735 MW Gas, 63,301 MW Hydro, 16,880 MW Nuclear and 2,75,000 MW Renewable Energy Sources to fully meet the electricity demand projected as per the 19th Electric Power Survey on All India basis.
As per the recent study carried by Central Electricity Authority on Optimal Generation Capacity mix for 2029-30, the likely All India installed capacity in 2029-30 is estimated to be 8,17,254 MW which includes 2,66,911 MW Coal, 25,080 MW Gas, 71,128 MW Hydro, 18,980 MW Nuclear and 4,35,155 MW Renewable Energy Sources.
The focus of Government is to increase the share of renewable energy which is available in plenty within the country to meet the requirement of the country and also export to our neighbouring countries.
The Minister Of State  for Power, New & Renewable Energy and the Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shri R.K. Singh stated this in a written reply in Rajya Sabha here today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 302
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 111.95 crore
More than 52 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 111.95 Crore  today. More than 52 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10380357
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2nd Dose
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9324980
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18373997
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2nd Dose
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16162895
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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431717663
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2nd Dose
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168777690
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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178069669
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2nd Dose
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104366149
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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111591078
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2nd Dose
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70790872
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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750132764
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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369422586
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Total
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1119555350
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 13th November, 2021 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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154
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2nd Dose
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7291
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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168
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2nd Dose
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17061
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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1056296
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2nd Dose
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2674523
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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237993
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2nd Dose
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733622
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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141908
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2nd Dose
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359369
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1st Dose Administered in Total
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1436519
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2nd Dose Administered in Total
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3791866
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Total
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5228385
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Department of Space
Radial Rib Antenna of RISAT-2B
Radial Rib antenna  is a world class technology demonstrated in-orbit on 22.05.19 at 2:20 pm IST in RISAT-2B spacecraft. This 3.6 metre antenna was folded & stowed during launch and later successfully unfurled & deployed in-orbit. The deployment was completed in 7 mins and 20 seconds.
Development of light weight structure, hinge mechanism, design of newer mesh, actuators etc., were some of the challenges involved in the realisation of this antenna. All such key technological elements require very high level of expertise in handling space based antenna system, excellent workmanship and building redundancy apart from managing its in-orbit deployment.
The antenna was realised indigenously by ISRO team in a record time of 13 months. Alternate import option would have taken about 3-4 years. Successful deployment of RRA in RISAT-2B establishes the combination of all skills mastered by ISRO indigenously.
Ministry of Steel
MOIL records best ever January production
With a production of 1.26 lakh tonnes of Manganese  Ore in January, 2023,MOIL has recorded best ever January production since inception, which is 7.7% higher than the same period last year. Sales at 1.32 lakh tonnes of Mn ore during January, 2023 was higher by 31% vis-à-vis January, 2022.
Shri Ajit Kumar Saxena, CMD MOIL, stated that MOIL’s performance has been showing upward trend in last few months and the company is geared up for improved performance in FY’23.
MOIL Limited is a Schedule-A, Mini-ratna Category-I CPSE under the administrative control of Ministry of Steel, Government of India. MOIL is the largest producer of manganese ore in the country, contributing approximately 45% of the domestic production. It operates eleven mines in the state of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. The company has ambitious vision of more than doubling its production to 3.00 million tonnes by 2030. MOIL is also exploring business opportunities in the State of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Chhatisgarh and Odisha, besides other areas in the State of Madhya Pradesh.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
FCI sets all time record in single day transportation of food grains
Continuing with its efforts to ensure that enough food grain stocks are made available in every part of the country during countrywide lockdown, FCI has set a new record in single day movement by moving 70 rakes carrying 1.93 Lakh Metric Tonnes  continuously for two days on 03.04.20 and 04.04.20. During the 12 days since start of lockdown on 24.03.2020, FCI has done average movement of 1.41 Lakh MT food grain per day as against the pre-lockdown daily average of about 0.8 Lakh MT. A total of 605 rakes carrying about 16.94 Lakh MT food grains have been transported across the country during this period.
Punjab accounted for about 46% of total food grain movement at 7.73 LMT followed by Haryana , Telangana  and Chhattisgarh . Other states like Odisha, Andhra Pradesh etc. moved the rest. Among the consuming states, maximum induction was done in Uttar Pradesh  followed by Bihar , West Bengal  and Karnataka . Keeping special focus on North East, a quantity of 1.4 LMT food grains have been inducted into the North Eastern states during the lockdown period. FCI is ensuring that the requirements of every state is met without any shortages. As on 04.04.2020, FCI is having 55.47 Million Metric Tonnes food grains  in central pool.
In addition to meeting the regular requirements of food grains under National Food Security Act  and additional allocation under PM Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana , FCI is providing wheat and rice directly, without going through the e-auction route, at Open Market sale rates to ensure continuous supply of food grains in the open market. Wheat is given for meeting the requirements of manufacturers of wheat flour and other wheat products based on the assessment of requirements done by the respective District Magistrates. Rice is given to the state governments for further distribution through their channels. So far FCI has allotted 1.38 LMT Wheat in 13 states and 1.32 LMT Rice in 8 states under this model.
Prime Minister's Office
PM chairs National Ganga Council meet via video conferencing
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi attended National Ganga Council meet held today via video conferencing.
Shri Modi said that it was a great opportunity to discuss ways to further strengthen the Namami Gange initiative. PM Modi also spoke about ways to enhance cleanliness efforts including expanding the network of sewage treatment plants in the smaller towns.
During the meeting, PM emphasised on ways to enhance various forms of herbal farming along the Ganga.
Shri Modi also laid foundation stone and dedicated Namami Gange and Drinking Water-Sanitation Projects to the nation via Video Conferencing.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"The National Ganga Council meet held earlier today was a great opportunity to discuss ways to further strengthen the Namami Gange initiative. Spoke about ways to enhance cleanliness efforts including expanding the network of sewage treatment plants in the smaller towns."
"During the meeting, emphasised on ways to enhance various forms of herbal farming along the Ganga. Also highlighted the need to boost tourism infrastructure along the river, which can provide livelihood opportunities to several people."
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding  on Renewable Energy between India and Portugal
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding  on Renewable Energy between India and Portugal. The MoU was signed on 6th January, 2017 in New Delhi.
The MoU will help in strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
Both sides aim to establish the basis for a cooperative institutional relationship to encourage and promote technical bilateral cooperation on new and renewable issues on the basis of mutual benefit equality and reciprocity. The MoU envisages constitution of a Joint Working Group which can co-opt other members from Scientific Institutions, Research Centers, Universities, or any other entity, as and when considered essential.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Shri Parshottam Rupala to Launch “LINAC-NCDC Fisheries Business Incubation Centre” Tomorrow
Services of the Centre will help boost development of the fisheries business in the country
Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Shri ParshottamRupala will launch the “LINAC-NCDC Fisheries Business Incubation Centre”  on November 16, 2021  at 12 noon at LINAC-NCDC, Plot No-89, Sector-18, Institutional Area, Gurugram, Haryana - 122015. Services of the Centre will help augment the development of the fisheries business in India.
Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, and Information & Broadcasting, Dr. L. Murugan will also be present on this occasion.
LIFIC is being started by the National Cooperative Development Corporation , which is the End Implementation Agency for Cooperatives under the flagship scheme Pradhan MantriMatsyaSampadaYojana  of the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India.
The Government aims to boost the fisheries sector in the country as per the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
NFAI acquires rare 16 mm footage from Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture
National Film Archive of India has acquired rare 16 mm footage from the city based industry body, Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture .
In a close event today, Mr Prashant Girbane, Director General, MCCIA handed over the reel to Mr Prakash Magdum, Director NFAI. The rare footage is about 1200ft with duration of 35 minutes having historical value. It chronicles major events in MCCIA’s organizational history from the late 1940s to 1960s. Predominantly Black & White, the footage also features some parts in colour.
While handing over the film, MrGirbane said, “We discovered this footage recently in our premises and thought it fit to hand over to NFAI. We have requested NFAI to digitize this important footage.”
NFAI Director Mr Prakash Magdum said, “We are delighted to receive this rare footage from Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture [MCCIA]. The initial inspection suggests that the footage is in good condition and we will take efforts to digitize the same. It is footage of immense archival value as it depicts the growth of infrastructural and industrial growth of the city over the years.”
The major highlights of the footage are snippets from the events such as the Silver Jubilee Ceremony, the inauguration of MCCIA’s building at Tilak Road in Pune, MCCIA’s monthly magazine Sampada , “Parishada ani Charcha – Sabha” with Felicitation of Mr. Shantanurao Kirloskar, and several other excerpts from varied events. Importantly, veteran freedom fighter and leader C. Rajagopalachari is also seen participating in one of the function at MCCIA. Adding the importance of the footage it also covers prominent institutes like Bank of Maharashtra and Pune Division Productivity Council and follows the industrial development in Pune Area and MCCIA’s efforts in same.
Shri Magdum requested MCCIA to facilitate in reaching out to old industrial organizations in the city for getting such rare footages and films.
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Cabinet approves Joint Interpretative Notes on the Agreement between India and Bangladesh for Promotion and Protection of Investments
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for the Joint Interpretative Notes  on the Agreement between India and Bangladesh for the Promotion and Protection of Investments.
The JIN would impart clarity to the interpretation of the existing Agreement between India and Bangladesh for the Promotion and Protection of Investments . The JIN includes interpretative notes to be jointly adopted for many clauses, including, the definition of investor, definition of investment, exclusion of taxation measures, Fair and Equitable Treatment , National Treatment  and Most Favoured Nation  treatment, expropriation, essential security interests and Settlement of Disputes between an Investor-and a Contracting Party.
Joint Interpretative Statements in general play an important supplementary role in strengthening the investment treaty regime. With increasing Bilateral Investment Treaty  disputes, issuance of such statements is likely to have strong persuasive value before tribunals. Such pro-active approach by States can foster a more predictable and coherent reading of treaty terms by arbitration tribunals.